Girls' Power Initiative - Calabar Center

Project Alert on Violence against Women in partnership with
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar, hosted an Evaluation/Close-out Convening for her KASA project on ending sexual violence in educational institutions. The event took place on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at the GPI Conference Hall in Calabar.
The convening brought together key government stakeholders such as the CRS Ministry of Education, SUBEB, ANCOPSS, NAPPS, the Nigerian Police Force as well as students and teachers from schools that benefited from the project. The primary objective of the event was to reflect on the progress of the project, share experiences, assess impact and develop strategies to ensure the sustainability of the KASA School Club Project.
Key highlights of the convening included:
• An opening address by the Executive Director of Project Alert, Dr. Josephine Effah-Chukwuma
• Project brief by Dr. Glory Eteng and Arit Bassey, highlighting activities, achievements, and challenges from Phases 1 and 2 of the project
• Plenary discussions focused on lessons learnt, impact, challenges and suggestions for the future
The event ended with strategic discussions on sustainability and clear next steps, with actionable commitments agreed upon to drive continued impact and strengthen efforts to address sexual violence among young persons.